"Ang Ginharian sang langit malapit na"

Ebanghelyo subong nga Adlaw (Mateo 9:35-10:1,6-8)

Sabado (Disyembre 7)

Dayon si Jesus naglibot sa tanan nga kabanhawanan kag mga kabaryuhanan. Nagpanudlo sia sa mga sinagoga, nagbantala sang Maayong Balita sang Ginharian, kag nagpang-ayo sang mga tawo sa ila nagkalainlain nga mga masakit kag balatian.

Sang makita niya ang madamo nga mga tawo, naluoy gid sia sa ila kay madamo gid ang ila palaligban kag kaangay sila sang mga karnero nga nagaalaplaag nga wala sing manugbantay.

Gani nagsiling sia sa iya mga gintuton-an, "Malapad ang alanyon, ugaling diutay lang ang mangangani.

Magpangamuyo kamo sa tag-iya sang alanyon, agod magpadala sia sang dugang nga mga mangangani sa pagtipon sang iya patubas."

Gintawag ni Jesus sing tingob ang dose ka mga gintuton-an kag ginhatagan sila sang gahom sa pagtabog sang malaut nga mga espiritu, kag sa pag-ayo sang tanan nga masakit kag balatian.

Kundi kadtoi ninyo ang mga tawo sang Israel nga subong sang mga karnero nga nagtalalang.

Lakat kamo kag ibantala nga ang Ginharian sang langit malapit na!

Ayuha ninyo ang mga masakiton, banhawa ang mga patay, ayuha ang mga aruon, kag tabuga ninyo ang mga yawa. Nakabaton kamo nga wala sing bayad, gani maghatag man kamo nga indi magpabayad.

Prayers:

"Lord Jesus, rouse my spirit from complacency and stir my faith to see you act today. Give me boldness to live and proclaim the message of the kingdom of heaven and to be a prophetic sign of that kingdom to this generation."

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Reflection of the Daily Gospel:

Who doesn't want a life of good health, peace, and well-being? Isaiah foretold that God's kingdom would overcome sorrow and adversity and bring true peace and prosperity to God's people. Jesus understood his mission to bring the kingdom in all its fulness to us. The core of the gospel message is quite simple: the kingdom or reign of God is imminent! What is the kingdom of God? It's the power of God at work in that society of men and women who trust in God and who honor him as their King and Lord. In the Lord's prayer we dare to ask God to reign fully in our lives and in our world: "May your kingdom come and your will be done on earth as it is in heaven" (Matthew 5:10 ). Jesus' preaching of God's kingdom was accompanied by signs and wonders. People were healed not only spiritually, but physically as well. Do you believe in the power of God's kingdom for your life? Let his word transform your mind and heart that he may reign supreme in every area of your life.

Jesus commissioned his disciples to carry on the works which he did – to speak God's word and to bring his healing power to the weary and oppressed. Jesus said to his disciples: Freely you have received, freely give (Matthew 10:8). What they had received from Jesus (all free of charge) they must now pass on to others without expecting any kind of payment or reward. They must show by their attitude that their first interest is God, not material gain. Jesus' words are just as relevant today. The kingdom of heaven is available to those who are ready to receive it. We cannot buy heaven; but if we accept the love and mercy of Jesus we already possess heaven in our hearts! The Lord brings his kingdom or heavenly reign to those who receive him with faith and obedience. When the Lord returns in his glory he will fully restore his kingdom of everlasting peace and justice. Do you pray and watch with confident hope for God's kingdom to come in all its fullness?